A United States congressional delegation heading to Azerbaijan said they intend to thank Azerbaijan for being a strong U.S. ally, while pushing for “democratic institutions.”

• April 28, 2011

China and Kyrgyzstan agreed on Tuesday to promote regional peace and security via closer cooperation on law enforcement and security.

• April 27, 2011

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey increased the visa-free regime for citizens of both states up to 90 days. The Prime Ministers of both countries signed a relevant agreement yesterday in Ankara within the framework of an official visit of Kyrgyz PM Almazbek Atambayev. Previously, visa-free regime functioned for 30 days.

• April 27, 2011

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, speaking at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, called yesterday for new world rules to be drawn up on safety at nuclear plants.

• April 27, 2011

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday he might choose a job as the "angel" of high-tech business when he leaves office, in a clear hint that he may not run for re-election.

• April 26, 2011

As the world marks 25th year of the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in Ukraine, the anniversary has gained an eerily contemporary resonance after the earthquake in Japan which damages reactors at the Fukushima power plant and prompts leaks of radiation

• April 26, 2011

The report said recent International Monetary Fund forecasting had predicted China would surpass US real economic output in the very near future.

• April 26, 2011

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has approved the use of his country's air force in Nato's Libya mission.

• April 25, 2011